LL20 8UE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in LL20 8UE

LL20 8UE, Denbighshire has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.96 per 1,000 population. This LL20 8UE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader LL20 postcode area, which has experienced 57 crimes and a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this LL20 8UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around LL20 8UE, encompassing approximately 961 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the LL20 8UE area, explore the LL20 8UE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

LL20 8UE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Oak Street with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3
  • Heol Esgob with total crimes: 2

LL20 8UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1024.9642.86%
Shoplifting710.40-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour37.28-50.00%
Other theft23.120.00%
Theft from the person12.080.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting833.28700.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.32133.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.28-40.00%
Other crime36.240.00%
Public order23.12100.00%
Other theft22.08100.00%
Theft from the person12.080.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1021.8425.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.40-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.12-62.50%
Public order13.12-85.71%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Other theft11.04-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour833.28166.67%
Violence and sexual offences88.32-46.67%
Public order78.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.2825.00%
Other theft35.2050.00%
Shoplifting13.120.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.04275.00%
Criminal damage and arson415.60300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.16200.00%
Other theft23.120.00%
Other crime12.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.48-20.00%
Other theft24.16100.00%
Other crime12.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-80.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.72-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson55.20150.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.20-76.92%
Other crime23.120.00%
Other theft12.080.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1328.08116.67%
Violence and sexual offences713.5216.67%
Burglary37.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.12100.00%
Public order22.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences624.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.2420.00%
Other theft36.24-40.00%
Shoplifting23.120.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Other crime22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.080.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour516.64-28.57%
Other theft55.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.20-66.67%
Vehicle crime14.160.00%
Drugs11.040.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1231.20-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour712.48-36.36%
Other theft57.28400.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.2050.00%
Other crime13.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Public order11.04-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1438.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour1114.560.00%
Shoplifting411.440.00%
Public order24.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Burglary22.080.00%
Drugs12.080.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20243
May 20248
April 202415
March 20244
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234
October 202312
September 202314

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20235
October 20235
September 20231

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 202413
December 20236
November 20235
October 20237
September 202311

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20243
September 20232

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the LL20 8UE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oak Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Heol Esgob
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Regent Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Coed Afon
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Wharf Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Dee Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Aber-Adda
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Park/Open Space
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1